This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to weld metals associated with the fabrication, installation and repair of plumbing components and systems using oxy-acetylene equipment.
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* using oxy-acetylene welding equipment to weld the following:
* a flat butt weld up to 6 mm mild steel plate, 150 mm long
* a vertical butt weld up to 6 mm mild steel plate, 150 mm long
* a rotated butt weld around up to DN100 mild steel pipe located in a horizontal position and rotated during welding.
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):